Electric Motors and thurst...(lbs)

[Wrexxer]

Hey all,

I was wondering what is the difference betweed and 55lbs and a 70lbs electric motor??

Is it top speed or torque, since torques is usually calculated in lbs...

thanks in advance

[ady]

It's actually neither of the 2. Thrust is the abillity to move an object. Thrust is motor torque applied to a prop to create movement. I think, though I maybe wrong, 50lb thrust will accellerate an object of 50lb mass at 1ms^2. Why do you ask?

General rule for boats, 55lb - up to 16' boat. 16' to 18' okay with 80lb. Over 18' or heavy boat, 100lb. Check with the MK site for more on choice selection.

[mikemicropterus]

Here's a good website for trolling motor questions

http://www.trollingmotors.net/